Location & Surroundings
Foster Glacier is a glacier(s) in Yukon, Canada, at 2,480 m elevation. The national capital Ottawa is about 4410 km to the east. The nearest airport is Burwash Airport, 61 km away.
Overview
Foster Glacier is glacier in Yukon, Canada.
It is located in Yukon, Canada.
Basic Data
- Country Canada
- Located in Yukon
- Type glacier(s) (GLCR)
- a mass of ice, usually at high latitudes or high elevations, with sufficient thickness to flow away from the source area in lobes, tongues, or masses
Geography
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Coordinates
61° 11' 58" N, 140° 7' 15" W
- Elevation DEM: 2480 m
- Timezone America/Whitehorse
- Time Shift GMT -7 (DST -7)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Dollar (CAD)
- Phone Prefix +1
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 11:35
- Sunrise 09:33
- Sunset 18:35
- Day length 9 h 2 min
Other glacier(s)s nearby
Nearby
Weather in Foster Glacier
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Foster Glacier, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now -12.9 C with overcast skies and a 1.7 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: -15.0 to -10.5 C, max wind 3.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 221 W/m2.
Temperature
-12.9 C
Wind
1.7 m/s NW (302 deg)
Humidity
97 %
Pressure
1,034.4 hPa
Clouds
93 %
Precip
0.00 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
| Hour | Temp (C) | Wind (m/s) | Dir (deg) | RH (%) | Pressure (hPa) | Precip (step/total mm) | Clouds (%) | Solar (W/m2) | UV-B (W/m2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOW | -12.9 | 1.7 | 302 | 97 | 1,034.4 | - / 0.00 | 93 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | -15.0 | 2.3 | 245 | 89 | 1,039.7 | 0.61 / 0.61 | 44 | 9.3 | n/a |
| 12h | -13.8 | 2.1 | 231 | 80 | 1,039.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 220.9 | n/a |
| 18h | -13.1 | 3.2 | 228 | 28 | 1,037.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 13.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | -10.5 | 3.0 | 229 | 29 | 1,033.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | -7.3 | 3.0 | 213 | 44 | 1,029.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 9.7 | n/a |
| 36h | -5.4 | 3.2 | 214 | 41 | 1,024.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 220.5 | n/a |
| 42h | -6.4 | 4.6 | 220 | 25 | 1,022.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 12.2 | n/a |
| Thursday | -5.8 | 5.1 | 223 | 24 | 1,018.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | -5.1 | 4.3 | 224 | 27 | 1,016.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 9.1 | n/a |
| 60h | -4.5 | 4.6 | 223 | 34 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 215.1 | n/a |
| 66h | -6.8 | 6.1 | 222 | 27 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 11.3 | n/a |
| Friday | -4.8 | 6.1 | 219 | 37 | 1,007.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-27 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Foster Glacier?
Now -12.9 C with overcast skies and a 1.7 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: -15.0 to -10.5 C, max wind 3.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 221 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Foster Glacier today?
Sunrise around 09:33 and sunset around 18:35 (local time). Day length about 9h 02m.
What is the local time in Foster Glacier?
Local time is 11:35. Time zone: America/Whitehorse (UTC-07:00).
What type of place is Foster Glacier?
Foster Glacier is a glacier(s).
What is the elevation of Foster Glacier?
DEM 2,480 m.
Where is Foster Glacier located?
It is at 61.19934, -140.12077 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Foster Glacier in?
It is in Canada.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry